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Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
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1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What does man gain from all his labor in which he labors under the sun?

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
Christian Standard Bible

Everything Is Futile

1 The words of the Teacher,[a](A) son of David, king in Jerusalem.(B)

2 “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher.
“Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”(C)
3 What does a person gain for all his efforts
that he labors at under the sun?(D)

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  1. 1:1 Or of Qoheleth, or of the Leader of the Assembly
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